craze1cars
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Hi, I'm new here. Just bought a 1992 Rinker 181 with a 3.0L. Tag on the motor states it has a max rpm of 4200 to 4600 and "Digital Electronic Ignition System." Looks like a Chevy distributor and coil to me. If I've picked the right motor in my Clymer's manual I believe it's probably 115hp. They also show a 3.0LX that's rated at 135hp with max rpm of 4400 to 4800. Must be the same block, as rebuild procedures show all the same dimensions in the manual. Do they have different heads? Could I find a used head from a LX and bolt it on my L to gain 20hp? Is is just a different cam? Carburation?<br /><br />I'm a hot-rod guy who modifies old V-8's all the time, so I'm curious if I can do the same with this motor and gain some power. What needs to be changed?<br /><br />Thanks for any insight.